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Wisconsin: Government transfers accounted for 18.1% of total income in 2022, up from 8.5% in 1970

In 2022, government transfers contributed 18.1% of income in Wisconsin. How does this compare to historical figures?

By The Sconi | Mar 25, 2025

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How many H-1B petitions were made by Wisconsin employers classified under the Finance and Insurance industry during 2024?

Employers classified under the Finance and Insurance industry based in Wisconsin submitted 291 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

By The Sconi | Mar 24, 2025

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Susan Crawford faces scrutiny over recusal stance in Wisconsin Supreme Court race

By The Sconi | Mar 24, 2025

Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Susan Crawford is under scrutiny for her refusal to commit to recusing herself from cases that may present conflicts of interest if she wins the upcoming election.

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Three-way split of $109K Badger 5 jackpot announced

By The Sconi | Mar 24, 2025

For the eighth time this March, a winning Badger 5 jackpot ticket has been sold in Wisconsin.

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Favre endorses Schimel for Wisconsin Supreme Court alongside other celebrities

By The Sconi | Mar 22, 2025

Brett Favre, the former NFL quarterback, has endorsed Judge Brad Schimel for the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

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Susan Crawford's campaign receives substantial funding from George Soros

By The Sconi | Mar 20, 2025

Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Susan Crawford is under scrutiny for her alignment with the values of New York billionaire George Soros.

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Wisconsin offers teens home-based driving knowledge tests

By The Sconi | Mar 20, 2025

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation's Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has introduced an online option for students aged 15-17 to take the DMV knowledge test from home.

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Senators push for release of unredacted Crossfire Hurricane transcripts

By The Sconi | Mar 19, 2025

Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Chairman Ron Johnson and Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley have taken further steps to obtain unredacted transcripts from the Crossfire Hurricane investigation.

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Employers classified under the Educational Services industry file 603 H-1B petitions in Wisconsin throughout 2024

By The Sconi | Mar 17, 2025

In 2024, 603 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Educational Services industry located in Wisconsin, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Wisconsin DMV advises voters on proper identification ahead of spring election

By The Sconi | Mar 17, 2025

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation's Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is urging citizens to ensure they have the necessary identification for the upcoming Spring Election on April 1, 2025.

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Federal judge orders reinstatement for fired federal probationary employees

By The Sconi | Mar 14, 2025

Attorney General Josh Kaul has announced that a federal judge in the United States District Court for Maryland has issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) against 18 federal agencies.

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Senators reveal FBI's acquisition of Trump and Pence phones in Arctic Frost probe

By The Sconi | Mar 14, 2025

Yesterday, Senators Ron Johnson and Chuck Grassley released records revealing that the FBI obtained cell phones belonging to former President Donald Trump and former Vice President Mike Pence.

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Cortes: 'When asked about sentencing a CHILD RAPIST to only 4 years in prison' Crawford says she doesn't regret it

By The Sconi | Mar 13, 2025

Steve Cortes, Senior Political Advisor for CatholicVote, said Susan Crawford was asked about a four-year sentence she gave to a "child rapist," when prosecutors asked for ten years and she answered, "I don't regret that."

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Attorneys general oppose House-passed continuing resolution

By The Sconi | Mar 13, 2025

Attorney General Josh Kaul, along with attorneys general from six other states, has issued a joint statement expressing support for efforts in the U.S. Senate to block a continuing resolution (CR) passed by the House of Representatives.

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Officer involved death under investigation by Wisconsin DOJ

By The Sconi | Mar 13, 2025

The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer-involved death that occurred in the Town of Blue Mounds, Wisconsin, on Sunday, March 2, 2025.

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Lawmakers introduce Safe Routes Act allowing logging trucks on federal interstates

By The Sconi | Mar 13, 2025

U.S. Senator Ron Johnson has teamed up with Representatives Tony Wied and Jared Golden to introduce the bipartisan Safe Routes Act of 2025.

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Attorneys general sue Trump administration over plans to dismantle Department of Education

By The Sconi | Mar 13, 2025

Attorney General Josh Kaul, alongside 20 other attorneys general, has initiated legal action against the Trump administration to prevent the dismantling of the Department of Education (ED).

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Wisconsin Lottery updates website with enhanced resources for responsible gaming

By The Sconi | Mar 13, 2025

The Wisconsin Lottery has updated its website to enhance resources related to responsible gaming and problem gambling.

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Wisconsin ranks 27th highest in the U.S. for government transfer dependency at 18.1% in 2022

By The Sconi | Mar 12, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 18.1% of income in Wisconsin—ranking it the 25th least dependent among U.S. states.

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Wisconsin ranks 33rd highest in U.S. for per capita government transfer income at $11,137 in 2022

By The Sconi | Mar 12, 2025

In 2022, residents of Wisconsin received an average of $11,137 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 19th lowest in the nation.